Tax Policy Editor

Job Description

POLITICO is seeking a creative and enterprising editor to guide our team covering tax policy, with a particular focus on the key committees and personalities in Congress who are using taxes to shape the lives of every individual and business in America. This high‑profile team is core to serving audiences across all of our platforms, from POLITICO Pro to our homepage.

We are looking for someone deeply versed in the workings of Congress and the Washington news cycle who loves to geek out on policy nuances and also translate them for a broader audience. The editor will be part of our congressional editing team, will play a central role in collaborating on our fiscal policy and broader economic coverage, and will help the tax team explore the politics of taxation and its role in the larger economy.

• Strong editing and writing skills, with a track record of delivering smart, sophisticated stories that drive the conversation
• An ability to envision and execute a clear plan for coverage
• An ability to deliver on deadline and on longer‑term enterprise
• A commitment to delivering exclusive coverage for subscribers
• Enthusiasm for guiding reporters to do their best work
• A desire to collaborate

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Tax Policy Editor